ITHACA, New York, Sept. 9 -- Cornell University issued the following news: Poet and essayist Elisa Gabbert kicks off the Fall 2024 Barbara & David Zalaznick Reading Series on Sept. 19 at 5 p.m. in Hollis E. Cornell Auditorium, Goldwin Smith Hall 132. Books by the author will be available for purchase thanks to Buffalo Street Books; a book signing and reception will follow the reading. "Elisa Gabbert's work is searching and thought-provoking, able to link desperate topics, playful and philosoph more PR

ITHACA, New York, Sept. 9 -- Cornell University issued the following news: Integrating artificial intelligence into today's environmental control systems could reduce energy consumption for indoor agriculture by 25% potentially helping to feed the world as its population rises, Cornell engineers have found. "If we incorporate AI into agricultural plant factories large-scale indoor farms with complete lighting and climate control all around the world, we can facilitate crop photosynthesis, tran more PR

ITHACA, New York, Sept. 9 -- Cornell University issued the following news: It pays to be brief when asking artificial intelligence tools to mine massive datasets for insights, according to Cornell researcher Immanuel Trummer. That's why Trummer, associate professor of computer science in the Cornell Ann S. Bowers College of Computing and Information Science, has developed a new computational system, called Schemonic, that cuts the costs of using large language models (LLMs) such as ChatGPT and more PR

NEW YORK, Sept. 10 -- Berkeley Research Group, a consulting firm, presented the following news release on Sept. 10, 2024: BRG announced today the opening of offices in Rome and Milan as it expands its European footprint with a team of economists focused on regulated industries, led by Managing Director Dr Francesco Lo Passo, who joins with Managing Director Marcella Fantini and Associate Director Alessandro Greco. Lo Passo has more than 20 years' experience as a consultant specialising in regu more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 10 -- Mayer Brown, a law firm, issued the following news: Mayer Brown announced that Jason W. Parsont has joined the firm's Capital Markets and Public Companies & Corporate Governance practices as a partner in the New York office. Jason has a broad-based equity and debt capital markets practice, including exempt and public offerings, and works with companies in a broad range of industries, including REITs, mortgage and specialty finance, and financial services. Prior  more PR

ITHACA, New York, Sept. 9 -- Cornell University issued the following news: This past summer, a major international meeting on education was held at Cornell: the International Congress of World Council of Comparative Education Societies (WCCES). The theme was "Fostering Inclusive Ecologies of Knowledge: Education for Equitable and Sustainable Futures." Hosted by Cornell July 22-26, the hybrid conference was co-convened by the WCCES with its headquarters at the International Bureau of Education i more PR

SYRACUSE, New York, Sept. 9 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: David Van Slyke (left) and Shri Dharmendra Pradhan David M. Van Slyke, dean of the Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs, met with alumni, partners and dignitaries including India's minister of education, Shri Dharmendra Predhan, during a recent visit that celebrated the Maxwell School's centennial and its 70-plus year partnership with the country. Dean Van Slyke was in India along with Maxwell's Director more PR

ITHACA, New York, Sept. 9 -- Cornell University issued the following news: RNA performs a number of biological duties, from delivering genetic information to manufacturing proteins. But RNA is also expelled from cells via cell death or active release, and can then find its way into blood plasma. A Cornell-led collaboration developed machine-learning models that use these cell-free molecular RNA dregs to diagnose pediatric inflammatory conditions that are difficult to differentiate. The diagno more PR

MIAMI, Florida, Sept. 10 -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release: NEW YORK - Sept. 9, 2024 - Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP's Immigration & Compliance Practice will host a webinar titled "Immigration Options for Investors," Sept. 19 at 1 p.m. EDT. At the event, firm Shareholders Dillon R. Colucci and Agnes Cha Rudinsky and Associate Caterina Cappellari will lead a discussion about the E-2 and EB-5 investor visa process. Topics will include the process for po more PR

ITHACA, New York, Sept. 9 -- Cornell University issued the following news: Graduate studies can be challenging, so how does one find support they need to get through? For Christian Guzman, M.S. '11, Ph.D. '16, the answer was found in community. Guzman, now assistant professor of civil and environmental engineering at the University of Massachusetts Amherst, gave the alumni keynote session of this year's Summer Success Symposium on August 20, titled, "Decisions, Decisions, Decisions: Seeking In more PR

ALBANY, New York, Sept. 9 (TNSres) -- New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli issued the following report in August 2024 entitled "2024 Annual Financial Report of the New York Environmental Protection and Spill Compensation Fund." Here is the introduction: * * * The New York Environmental Protection and Spill Compensation Fund (the Fund) was established in 1978 by Article 12 of the New York State Navigation Law, and assigns the State Comptroller administrative and operational responsibi more PR

ALBANY, New York, Sept. 9 (TNSres) -- New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli issued the following report (No. 12-2025) in August 2024 entitled "Review of the Financial Plan of the City of New York, August 2024." Here is the executive summary: * * * On June 30, 2024, New York City adopted a balanced budget for fiscal year (FY) 2025, amounting to $116.8 billion, inclusive of prepayments of expenses made in FY 2024. The trajectory of FY 2024 followed a similar trend to the City's budgets  more PR

ALBANY, New York, Sept. 7 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * If Granted, Declaration Would Provide Federal Assistance for Allegany, Broome, Delaware, Essex, Franklin, Jefferson, Ontario, Steuben, St. Lawrence and Yates Counties * * * Governor Kathy Hochul today requested a Major Disaster Declaration from President Biden to support the ongoing recovery efforts of communities impacted by the severe weather caused by the remnants of Tropical Storm Debby t more PR

ALBANY, New York, Sept. 10 -- The New York Department of Public Service issued the following letter on Sept. 9, 2024: * * * To: Shannon Scarbrough, Sustainability Program Manager, 694 Maple Street, Waterbury Center, VT 05677, Shannon.scarbrough@greenbackercapital.com Re: Hecate Energy Albany 1 LLC and Hecate Energy Albany 2 LLC - Article 10 Certificate. Dear Shannon Scarbrough: On August 27, 2024, the Department of Public Service (DPS) received your request for minor change (11) to Complian more PR

ITHACA, New York, Sept. 9 -- Cornell University issued the following news: Jennifer Houtz, Ph.D. '23, always knew she wanted to be a professor at a primarily undergraduate institution. But the journey from a Ph.D. to an academic career can be challenging to navigate with numerous components and requirements. To better prepare herself for the job search and transition from student to professor, Houtz participated in the NextGen Professors Program. Co-sponsored by the Graduate School Office of  more PR

BINGHAMTON, New York, Sept. 9 -- Binghamton University issued the following news: The prehistoric earthworks at Poverty Point remain shrouded in mystery, but you can say one thing with relative confidence: The people who hauled basket upon basket of dirt to build it would have been hungry. Sarah Gilleland is looking to discover what was on the menu and whether the use of the site coincided with the abundance of particular food resources. The graduate student recently received funding through t more PR

ITHACA, New York, Sept. 9 -- Cornell University issued the following news: A new outdoor exhibit of 6-foot-high interactive portraits will explore the history of migrant workers' struggles to attain American citizenship. The ILR School's Worker Institute will bring "Stories of Belonging: Central American TPS Workers & the Defiant Struggle to Stay Home in the U.S." to the Cornell campus Sept. 16-20. Featuring field interviews, timelines, photography and video, the project's 18 interactive, QR- more PR

LOS ANGELES, California, Sept. 10 -- Paul Hastings, a law firm, issued the following news: NEW YORK - Continuing to strengthen its global M&A platform, Paul Hastings LLP announced today that premier public M&A and corporate governance lawyer Timothy Fesenmyer has joined the firm as a partner in New York. Fesenmyer joins from King & Spalding LLP after spending nearly two decades at Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP. He reunites on the Paul Hastings platform with the top-ranked 11-partne more PR

NEW YORK, Sept. 10 -- Pillsbury, a law firm, issued the following news release: Pillsbury is pleased to welcome Adam Rachlis as a partner in its M&A and Private Equity practice. Rachlis advises private equity sponsors and their portfolio companies, public and private companies, and investment banks on M&A and other strategic transactions. Rachlis joins the firm in New York from Latham & Watkins. "Dealmaking activity is on the rise as companies and investors continue to capitalize on changing m more PR

SYRACUSE, New York, Sept. 9 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: Jeff Wilkinson Across the U.S. Department of Defense, there are approximately 650 commissioned flag officers, known as generals or admirals. Achieving this rank is a testament to a service member's dedication, knowledge, leadership and ability to effect change. For retired U.S. Air Force (USAF) Brigadier General Jeff Wilkinson '89 the path to becoming a flag officer, and the first ever combat rescue officer to be pr more PR

ITHACA, New York, Sept. 9 -- Cornell University issued the following news: Robert (Bobby) Pohl, the Goldwin Smith Professor of Physics Emeritus in the College of Arts and Sciences (A&S), died Aug. 30 in Gottingen, Germany. He was 94. During more than 40 years at Cornell, Pohl was a central figure in foundational explorations of solid state physics, focusing on the properties of insulators through experiments at low temperatures. In particular, he shared in the 1971 discovery that glasses behav more PR

SYRACUSE, New York, Sept. 9 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: Tuesday, September 10th, is World Suicide Preventon Day. If you are looking for an expert to discuss suicide prevention, Syracuse University Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs professor Michiko Ueda-Ballmer is available for interviews. She is one of the authors on a new research series (mentioned below in her comments) that will be released soon. If you'd like to schedule at interview, please reach out t more PR

SYRACUSE, New York, Sept. 9 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: This fall, Syracuse Abroad welcomes all Syracuse University students to explore study abroad options for 2025 and beyond during this year's Syracuse Abroad Week. Syracuse Abroad Week, Sept. 16-20: Students, partners, faculty and staff are invited to join virtual events to learn more about study abroad programs. Throughout the week, Syracuse Abroad staff will host information sessions on Zoom discussing program option more PR

ALBANY, New York, Sept. 7 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * S.8358C/A.8947C Establishes the "Retail Worker Safety Act", Requiring Retail Worker Employers To Develop and Implement Programs To Prevent Workplace Violence S.5085C/A.4066B Requires Auto Manufacturers To Fully Compensate Franchised Motor Vehicle Dealers for Repairs Made Under Warranty Service A.9265A/S.8608A Requires Contractors and Subcontractors Working on Public Projects To Submit Payroll more PR

ITHACA, New York, Sept. 9 -- Cornell University issued the following news: Doctoral student Ke Li and doctoral candidate Ruidong Zhang, both in the field of information science studying under Assistant Professor Cheng Zhang in the Smart Computer Interfaces for Future Interactions (SciFi) Lab, won 2024 Qualcomm Innovation Fellowships (QIF). Li and Zhang comprised one of 16 winning teams for the QIF North America program, selected from 55 teams after presenting a proposal for their project, "Com more PR

NEW YORK, Sept. 10 -- White and Case, a law firm, issued the following news release: Global law firm White & Case LLP has advised BNP Paribas and Natixis, as joint global coordinators and joint bookrunners, on ID Logistics' share capital increase without shareholders' preferential subscription rights via an accelerated bookbuilding for an amount of approximately Euros135 million. Eric Hemar, Co-founder, Chairman and CEO of the Company, has subscribed to the capital increase, through IMMOD (ult more PR